Question

Bryce orders the following items from a catalog. What is the total price he charges to his credit card if the sales tax is 6 percent and nontaxable shipping costs $5 for the order? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.

Shorts$14.00 Soccer ball $25.00 Shin guards $10.00 Cleats $60.00
A $104.94
B$109.94
C$115.54
D$120.54

Answer 1

1. add up the total cost of the items
2. take 6% of the total and add this amount to the cost. this will give you the post-tax price
3. add on 5 dollars more to account for the shipping